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Position Overview
As an Automotive Tech-Apprentice, you’ll kickstart your career in automotive repair while working in a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. At CarMax, we empower you to learn, grow, and succeed by providing industry-leading tools, training, and support. You’ll gain hands-on experience repairing and reconditioning vehicles to meet the highest safety and quality standards, ensuring every car is ready for our customers. From engine diagnostics to steering and suspension adjustments, you’ll develop skills that set you apart in the automotive industry. Plus, enjoy competitive benefits, including paid vacation, medical and retirement plans, and exclusive vehicle purchase discounts. Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and take pride in delivering exceptional results every day.
Why CarMax?
At CarMax, we are the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We’re rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you’re advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in automotive repair across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles
- Collaborate with skilled technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently
- Perform engine diagnostics, suspension adjustments, and HVAC repairs under expert guidance
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean workspace in alignment with CarMax standards
- Meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results that exceed customer expectations
- Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of automotive repair and eagerness to learn advanced techniques
- Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina, including ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license
About CarMax
At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation’s largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive.
As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what’s next. Join us in creating a better future– for our company, our customers, and the communities we call home.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
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